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Srinagar, Jan 26 (ANI): Separatists called for a complete shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on 65th Republic Day on Sunday. The shutdown call was given by hardliner Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and was supported by a host of separatist groups. All shops, business establishments, and the public transport remained shut. Every year the separatists announce shutdown on Republic Day and Independence Day. Meanwhile, heavy security has been deployed in the state to foil any attempt by militants to disturb the Republic day function.Jan 26, 2014

Chennai, Jan 26 (ANI): Well-known actor Kamal Haasan will be awarded the Padma Bhushan award for his contribution to Indian cinema. The Padma Bhushan is one of the highest civilian awards of the country, given for distinguished service of high order. This award is conferred upon by the President at a ceremonial function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The actor who had won the Padma Shri in 1990 has been in the film industry for over five decades and acted in nearly 200 films. Hassan on Sunday thanked the government for choosing him over many others.Jan 26, 2014

Gumla /Gaya, Jan 26 (ANI): Maoists torched three trucks in Gumla district of Jharkhand for not paying the levy demanded by them, said drivers. The incident has inflicted fear among the truck drivers, who say no one comes to their rescue to solve their problems. There have been reports of setting trucks ablaze by Maoists in the past. After the attack, the Maoists left behind a list of their demands. Meanwhile, in Bihar police arrested one Maoist in Kabir village. The Maoist identified as Aayodhya Ravidas was a wanted rebel responsible for various crimes.Jan 26, 2014

Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (ANI): After Congress, Arvind Kejriwal- led Aam Aadmi Party is all set to expose the development propaganda of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Aam Aadmi Party had said that they will put up a strong candidate against chief minister in Lok Sabha polls. The party will also launch Jhaadu Yatra in Gujarat from Monday as part of its campaign for the elections. AAP Leader Ashutosh on Sunday said now each individual would feel empowered and added that they will not depend on one person to run their state.Jan 26, 2014

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): BJP president Rajnath Singh on Sunday supported President Pranab Mukherjee's remark that the people of this country should elect a party with majority for a stable government.Jan 26, 2014

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): BJP president Rajnath Singh on Sunday unfurled the tricolour and took Republic Day salute at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi. In his speech, Singh said that his party is devoted to maintain the supremacy of the constitution of India.Jan 26, 2014

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): India and Japan discussed strategic and technological collaborations as Asia's two largest economies close ranks against mutual rival, China, by strengthening business and bilateral ties. Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe, along with his wife Akie Abe arrived in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon. India's Trade Minister, Anand Sharma applauded Tokyo's commitment to the Indo-Japanese relations and called for strengthening the pact, bolstering business ties between the two Asian giants.Jan 26, 2014

Kolkata, Jan 26 (ANI): Kolkata held a candle light march to protest the gang rape of a young tribal woman that was carried on orders of village council in Birbhum district of West Bengal. People conducted the candle light march upto the Suri Sadar hospital where the victim is undergoing treatment and prayed for her well being.Jan 26, 2014

Manipur, Jan 26 (ANI): On January 11, suspected armed cadres of KNF (N) kidnapped two drivers and two supervisors from a road construction site inside Singda dam complex in Manipur. The incident took place when they were working at a site on the top of a hill where an approach road to Singda dam is being constructed. The abductors have reportedly demanded a ransom of Rs.1 crore for their safe release.Jan 26, 2014